Published: February 12, 2025
The "Dual Integration" has delineated their respective jurisdictions, but this does not mean that Cloud Summit will turn a blind eye to them. Special supervisory and tax offices will be established within their bases. While they won't be involved in the specific management of these jurisdictions, they must ensure that these areas maintain an absolute hierarchical relationship with Cloud Summit, preventing any harmful actions against the villa. At the same time, a certain share of revenue will be collected as taxes.
No one opposed this; after all, this jurisdiction plan is equivalent to an investment from Cloud Summit, and it is only natural to ask for a return on profit. They trusted Ye Zhongming, knowing he was a man of his word.
"Regarding the tax ratio..." Ye Zhongming's few words caught the attention of those appointed as the leaders of the jurisdictions.
This is a matter concerning their future profits.
"We will decide after each of you has heard the third matter."
Everyone rolled their eyes inwardly, but they dared not show it on the surface.
"Each jurisdiction will henceforth be known as Cloud Summit XX jurisdiction in external affairs, and there is no room for negotiation on this point." Ye Zhongming scanned the six area leaders. "What can be negotiated is what identity you will use while controlling these jurisdictions."
Everyone was confused.
What identity? Is that even a question?
Only Bai Feng, Shasha, and Zhao Xingmei—those who had the most contact with Cloud Summit and Ye Zhongming—realized what was being implied, their expressions differing.
Bai Feng and Shasha showed slight excitement, while Zhao Xingmei appeared anxious and hesitant.
"The jurisdiction will be referred to as Cloud Summit's jurisdiction, which can be named after the city or by a name of your choosing. But as the ruling battle teams, you can choose to add 'Cloud Summit' in front."
As expected!
Bai Feng clenched his fist and knocked it on his thigh.
He had once betrayed for profit, which might sound severe, but at that time, he thought Ye Zhongming was dead. After being taught a lesson, he recognized the man's strength, and from then on, he consistently followed the King of Cloud Summit.
Bai Feng had expressed more than once that he wanted to enter Cloud Summit and merge his battle team with it.
However, due to past incidents, Xia Lei and others, although they did not hold any negative views of him, still maintained some distance, which was why Ye Zhongming had not agreed before.
Now that Ye Zhongming said this, others couldn't comprehend immediately, but Bai Feng understood right away.
This meant establishing a genuine external power.
Just like the ordinary disciples of ancient sects, they could bear the name of the sect.
Previously, they were at most considered outer disciples, relying on the sect to make a living.
For Bai Feng, and for Shasha, who could always enter Cloud Summit but was still waiting for Ye Zhongming's directive to formally join, this was not a problem, even if there were no benefits.
But for Zhao Xingmei and other powers, this became a dilemma.
If Ye Zhongming directly allowed them to become members of Cloud Summit, that would be fine; they would likely agree. But now, at most, they would be 'outer disciples,' and in terms of identity, it was far less free than being their own boss. They would definitely be subject to Cloud Summit's management, which made them uncomfortable.
Glancing below, Ye Zhongming was indifferent as he said, "If you hang Cloud Summit's name, then naturally you must obey Cloud Summit's orders. I can say without hesitation that teams choosing this option will lose a portion of their control. Cloud Summit will comprehensively take over your personnel and finances, and will conduct full supervision over you."
"I can state clearly that this is the preparatory team for Cloud Summit; it is part of our Cloud Summit system."
The hall fell silent. Whether it was the few core high-level members who already knew, or the ordinary core members and leaders who were hearing this for the first time, everyone listened quietly.